Women’s knockout stage lineup finalised

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Women’s knockout stage lineup finalised

Paris: Japan will represent Asia in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday.

Japan will face four-time champions and Group B winners the United States in the quarter-finals after the Nadeshiko beat Nigeria 3-1 in their final match to finish second in Group C on Wednesday.

It will be a repeat of the 2012 final which the United States won 2-1, having lost the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup final to Japan.

Group C: Japan defeat Nigeria to advance

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Group C: Japan defeat Nigeria to advance

Nantes: Japan's gold medal dreams remained intact after they defeated Nigeria 3-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 on Wednesday.

The result, coupled with Spain's 2-0 win over Brazil enabled Japan to finish second in Group C to book their berth in the last eight where they will meet Group B winners the United States on Saturday.

Group B: Australia bow out after defeat to USA

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Group B: Australia bow out after defeat to USA

Marseille: Australia’s hopes of advancing to the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 quarter-finals were dashed after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to the United States in Group C on Wednesday.

The result meant the Matildas exited the tournament with Colombia (Group A) and Brazil (Group C) progressing as the two best third-placed teams, joining France, Canada, the United States, Germany, Spain and Japan in the quarter-finals.

A dominant United States side saw Trinity Rodman breaking the deadlock at the stroke of half-time before Korbin Albert sealed the win with a long range effort with 15 minutes remaining before Alanna Kennedy scored a late consolation.

Men’s last eight cast decided

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Men’s last eight cast decided

Paris: Japan were joined by seven other nations still in the hunt for gold at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after the completion of the group stage on Tuesday.

Japan will face Spain in the quarter-finals after they beat Israel 1-0 in their final match to finish top Group D with a perfect record.

Japan’s increasing maturity pleases Oiwa

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Japan’s increasing maturity pleases Oiwa

Nantes: Japan remained flawless after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Israel in their final Group D match at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 with head coach Go Oiwa delighted to see the growing maturity in his team.

It was their third straight win in a row as well as many clean sheets,  a record they share with France heading into the knockout stage. 

Despite making six changes to the starting lineup with qualification to the quarter-finals already assured prior to the match, Japan continued to shine and it was exactly the kind of development that Oiwa wanted to see.

Fayzullaev sees silver lining despite Uzbekistan’s exit

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Fayzullaev sees silver lining despite Uzbekistan’s exit

Paris:  Uzbekistan’s Olympic  Games may not have yielded the desired results, but Abbosbek Fayzullaev believes there is more to come from the young White Wolves.

Uzbekistan ended their Group C campaign with a 1-1 against Dominican Republic on Tuesday, having lost their earlier two matches.

Preliminary battles to kick-start #ACLElite 2024/25

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Preliminary battles to kick-start #ACLElite 2024/25

Kuala Lumpur: Five teams will embark on their quest to scale the pinnacle of Asian men’s club football this month when the Preliminary Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 takes place from August 6 to 13.

Having each been allocated indirect slots for the prestigious competition, Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC, Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC and United Arab Emirates’ Shabab Al Ahli will vie for one berth in the League Stage (West), while China PR’s Shandong Taishan FC will square off against Thailand’s Bangkok United to decide likewise for the East.

Elneny moves to Al Jazira, Honda heads to Bhutan

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Elneny moves to Al Jazira, Honda heads to Bhutan

Abu Dhabi: Egyptian international Mohamed Elneny was unveiled as a new signing by UAE Pro League side Al Jazira Club on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old midfielder parted ways with English club Arsenal after spending eight seasons with the Premier League outfit and will now work with head coach Hussein Ammouta at Al Jazira.

Elneny is currently at the Paris Olympics 2024 with Egypt, having helped his team advance to the quarter-final stage as Group C winners after beating Spain on Tuesday.